Forest Service Field Trip at Mt. Laguna Cleveland National Forest
4/08/16
By: Michael Elgincolin
What better way to start off the spring break by going
to a great outdoors educational excursion with the SEEDS
program! My first time going to this type of field trip gave
me the opportunity to get a taste and learn about the forest
life. One of things I learned was about the historical
Ranger’s Cabin which was built in 1911 and its culture. This
was pretty interesting because it is essentially one of the
roots for the forest. The ranger’s did an amazing job about
how they run they forest and why it’s caused an impact on
them. I loved how enthusiastic they were about explaining
the forest because you can tell how passionate their voices
sound. Additionally, by going to this trip it allowed me to be
more aware of one of the issues such as wildlife prevention.
Overall, it was pretty fun and I’m glad I had the chance to
partake in this opportunity. I encourage those who are
interested being outdoors and especially learning about types
of excursions such as this to sign up in the near future!
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April 2016
SEEDS $40K Fellowship Winner
4/14/16
Congratulations to our SEEDS Scholars Program $40K Fellowship Winner, Jessica Vallejo (SEEDS Ambassador, SDSU
Transfer Student F'16, B.S. in Public Health). Honorable Mention, SEEDS Fellow Finalists: Nate Frances Tauzer
(TerraMesa, SDSU F'16, Conservation Psychology) and Mara Rosza (TerraMesa, Geographic Information Systems)
Thank you U.S. Department of Agriculture for all the support provided to our students!
Canyon Day @Tecolote Canyon
4/16/16
By: Michael Elgincolin
How great is it to give back something good to your local community? My first time volunteering at
this event made me realize how important it is to keep our community clean and raised awareness as
well. It was nice to see a handful of students and faculty members from Mesa coming out to help
minimize the amount of trash the canyon had. There was some crazy things we found in the canyon
such as shopping carts and worn out tires. Being able to connect and help our local community makes
me believe that the world can be a better place to live in.
Apply to join the SEEDS Program
"CURRENTLY TAKING APPLICATIONS FOR THE 2016-2017
COHORT. DEADLINE MAY 6, 2016."
INSTRUCTIONS: Thank you for your interest in SEEDS! In order to be selected to join the SEEDS Scholars
Program, students must first complete the application. It is advisable that students work with an advisor
to make sure the application is fully completed, since incomplete applications will not be reviewed. Make
sure you include the following in your packet:
- High School transcripts (scanned) or SDCCD transcripts (Reg-E, unofficial) for current Mesa College
students
- Resume (optional)
DEADLINE: Friday, May 6, 2016 at 11:59PM
B. APPLY FOR THE SEEDS $40,000 FELLOWSHIP
Applications (attached). Qualifications and details listed in the application.
DEADLINE: Mondau, February 22, 2016
INTERVIEWS: Friday, March 25, 2016
ANNOUNCEMENT: Friday, April 22, 2016
The “SEEDS” Scholars Program (STEM En-
gagement for the Enrichment of Diverse Stu-
dents) is designed to increase the number of
Hispanic students pursuing future graduate de-
grees by providing a firm foundation of ad-
vanced knowledge and skills in STEM-related
fields (science, technology, engineering, math),
beginning in the first two years of college.
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